Jet Lag: The Game: Japanorama
In Jet Lag’s biggest season ever, Tom Scott returns—seeking redemption against his former teammate, Sam. Japanorama follows shaken-up teams of Adam & Tom versus Ben & Sam as the four race from the southernmost train station in Japan to the very top of Hokkaido. Hopping from prefecture to prefecture on trains, ferries, ropeways, and more, the two teams must adapt quickly and play their cards wisely if they want to be
Season 19 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Jet Lag: The Game Season 18.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
In Jet Lag’s biggest season ever, Tom Scott returns—seeking redemption against his former teammate, Sam. Japanorama follows shaken-up teams of Adam & Tom versus Ben & Sam as the four race from the southernmost train station in Japan to the very top of Hokkaido. Hopping from prefecture to prefecture on trains, ferries, ropeways, and more, the two teams must adapt quickly and play their cards wisely if they want to be the first to cross the finish line.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
Never Believe in Yourself
Aug 19, 2026 · 82 min
Teams race to escape Kagoshima, and players learn their limits early in this seven-day race across Japan.
Is There a Catch?
Aug 26, 2026 · 69 min
Adam and Tom see an opportunity to catch up as Ben and Sam make it to the island of Honshu.
The Man on the Hill
Sep 2, 2026 · 62 min
Curses start flying as teams converge on the mainland.
Bamboozled
Sep 9, 2026 · 50 min
As teams approach Kyoto, a major fork in the road lies ahead.
Shinkansen Shuffle
Sep 16, 2026 · 54 min
Ben and Sam begin setting up a crucial move, while Tom and Adam attempt to get on the same page.
Bused, Bust
Sep 23, 2026 · 70 min
Teams enjoy quintessential cultural experiences on opposite ends of the country, until one team’s fun is cut short.
Go, Man, Go
Sep 30, 2026 · 70 min
Ben and Sam make a difficult decision with their cards while Adam and Tom search for an entirely new kind of card altogether.
Never Stop Moving
Oct 7, 2026 · 55 min
All eyes are on Hokkaido as the game comes to a frantic conclusion.